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Aug 31, 2016 · We determined the causes of death and heart weights at necropsy in 231 adults and compared the heart weights to those reported in several studies in the first half of the 20th century. Of the 231 patients, 91 (39%) died of a cardiovascular (CV) condition, and 140 (61%), of a non-CV condition.
- Necropsy Setup
- Necropsy General Comments
- Necropsy Personnel and Responsibilities
Careful thought and effort needs to go into the setup of a necropsy station to ensure a smooth flow of accurate and timely work. In preparation for the necropsy of small animal species, cover the work area with a piece of plastic covered by some sort of absorbent paper over it. This will absorb the blood and keep the work area neat and clean. For l...
For standard repeated-dose toxicity studies, the protocol describes the details of the study design. Near the end of the study protocol is a section generally labeled “Terminal Procedures and Anatomic Pathology” (or similar title). This section of the protocol contains critical information about the following study aspects: (1) termination, (2) gro...
To successfully complete a necropsy, the following individuals are typically part of the necropsy team: study pathologist, study director, necropsy supervisor, senior pathology technician, pathology technical staff (animal transporters, blood collector/phlebotomist, dissector/prosector, weighing assistant), and quality assurance representative. Tab...
- Charles B. Spainhour, Shayne C. Gad
- 2020
May 9, 2014 · Summary. A necropsy is performed to determine the possible cause of death and/or to detect induced or coincidental pathological alterations in tissues. The tools to perform a necropsy will vary not only by species, the type of dissection that is required, and personal preferences.
- Charles B. Spainhour
- 2014
The necropsy report should accurately record factual information discovered during the nec-ropsy itself while also synthesizing information gleaned by the investigation of death. In addition, a cause of death opinion should be included, incorporating information from the investigation as well as necropsy gross and microscopic find-ings.
- Gregory J. Davis, Sean P. McDonough
- 2018
Jun 1, 2015 · Scientists Say: Autopsy and Necropsy. These two words describe examinations of animals after they die. This photo shows scientists performing a necropsy — an investigation to determine the cause of death — on a beached whale. These words describe examinations of a dead body to find the cause of death. Autopsy is the term for examining dead ...
Jan 18, 2010 · Necropsy or autopsy means “seeing for yourself”. It is a systematic examination of the body after death for the purpose of not only determining the cause of death, but to explain pathogenesis of the cause of death and identifying other pathology/pathologies associated with the case .
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